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COMBINATION SWITCH READING SYST
EM : Component Parts Location
INFOID:0000000009461987
POWER CONSUMPTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1. BCM (view with combination meter
removed) 2. Combination switch (lighting and
turn signal) (with auto light system
and front fog lamps) 3. Combination switch (lighting and
turn signal) (with auto light system,
without front fog lamps)
4. Combination switch (lighting and turn signal) (without auto light sys-
tem and front fog lamps) 5. Combination switch (wiper and
washer)
ALMIA0586ZZ
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BODY CONTROL SYSTEM
BODY CONTROL SYSTEM
: System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009461989
OUTLINE
• BCM (body control module) controls various electric al components. It receives the information required from
CAN communication and the signals received from each switch and sensor.
• BCM has a combination switch reading function for readi ng the status of combination switches (light, turn
signal, wiper and washer) in addition to functions for c ontrolling the operation of various electrical compo-
nents. It also has a signal transmission function for ot her systems, and a power consumption control function
that reduces the power consumpt ion with the ignition switch OFF.
• BCM is equipped with a diagnosis function that operates with CONSULT and allows for various settings to
be changed.
BCM FUNCTION LIST
System Refer to
Combination switch reading system BCS-8, "COMBINATION SWITCH READING SYSTEM : System
Description"
Signal buffer system
BCS-12, "SIGNAL BUFFER SYSTEM : System Description"
Power consumption control systemBCS-12, "POWER CONSUMPTION CONTROL SYSTEM : Sys-tem Description"
Auto light system (if equipped)
EXL-10, "AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM : System Description"
Headlamp system EXL-9, "HEADLAMP SYSTEM : System Description"
Daytime light system (if equipped)EXL-11, "DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM : System De-scription"
Front fog lamp system (if equipped)
EXL-11, "FRONT FOG LAMP SYSTEM : System Description"
Turn signal and hazard warning lamps systemEXL-12, "TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING LAMPS : System Description"
Parking, license plate and tail lamps system
EXL-12, "PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS : Sys-tem Description"
Exterior lamp battery saver system
EXL-9, "HEADLAMP SYSTEM : System Description"
Interior room lamp battery saver systemINL-7, "System Description"
Interior room lamp control system INL-7, "System Description"
Front wiper and washer system WW-6, "System Description"
Warning chime systemWCS-6, "WARNING CHIME SYSTEM : System Description"
Door lock systemDLK-21, "System Description"
Trunk open systemDLK-41, "System Description"
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system (NVIS)SEC-14, "NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-NATS : System Description"
Vehicle security system
SEC-16, "VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM : System Description"
Panic alarm
Rear window defogger system DEF-7, "System Description"
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BCS-8
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SYSTEM
COMBINATION SWITCH READING SYSTEM
COMBINATION SWITCH READING
SYSTEM : System DiagramINFOID:0000000009461990
COMBINATION SWITCH READING SY STEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009461991
OUTLINE
• BCM reads the status of the combination switch (light, turn signal, wiper and washer) and recognizes the
status of each switch.
• BCM has a combination of 5 output terminals (OUTPU T 1 - 5) and 5 input terminals (INPUT 1 - 5) and reads
a maximum of 20 switch states.
COMBINATION SWITCH MATRIX
Intelligent Key system/engine start sys-
tem Door lock function
•
DLK-24, "DOOR LOCK FUNCTIO N : System Description"
(door
request switch) (if equipped)
• DLK-24, "DOOR LOCK FUNCTIO N : System Description"
(In-
telligent Key)
Trunk open function DLK-37, "TRUNK LID OPENER SYS
TEM : System Description"
(Intelligent Key)
Warning function DLK-33, "WARNING FUNCTIO N : System Description"
Key reminder functionDLK-29, "KEY REMINDER FUNCTION : System Description"
Engine start functionSEC-11, "INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM/ENGINE START FUNC-TION : System Description"
Power window system
•
PWC-10, "System Description" (LH front only anti-pinch)
• PWC-72, "System Description"
(LH & RH front anti-pinch)
RAP (retained accessory power) system BCS-28, "RETAINED PWR : CONSULT Function (BCM - RE-
TAINED PWR)"
TPMS (tire pressure
monitoring system) WT-9, "System Description"
System Refer to
AWMIA1215GB
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BCS-10
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SYSTEM
- It reads this change of the voltage as the
status signal of the combination switch.
Operation Example
In the following operation example, the combination of t he status signals of the combination switch is replaced
as follows: INPUT 1 - 5 to “1 - 5” and OUTPUT 1 - 5 to “A - E”.
Example 1: When a switch (TAIL LAMP) is turned ON• The circuit between OUTPUT 4 and INPUT 5 is formed when the TAIL LAMP switch is turned ON.
• BCM detects the combination switch status signal “5 D” when the signal of OUTPUT 4 is input to INPUT 5.
• BCM judges that the TAIL LAMP switch is ON when the signal “5D” is detected.
Example 2: When some switches (TURN RH, TAIL LAMP) are turned ON
JMMIA0326GB
AWMIA1217GB
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• The circuits between OUTPUT 1 and INPUT 5 and bet
ween OUTPUT 4 and INPUT 5 are formed when the
TURN RH switch and TAIL LAMP switch are turned ON.
• BCM detects the combination switch status signal “5AD” when the signals of OUTPUT 1 and OUTPUT 4 are
input to INPUT 5.
• BCM judges that the TURN RH switch and TAIL LAMP switch are ON when the signal “5AD” is detected.
WIPER INTERMITTENT DIAL POSITION SETTING
BCM judges the wiper intermittent dial 1 - 7 by the status of INT VOLUME 1, 2, and 3 switches.
SIGNAL BUFFER SYSTEM
SIGNAL BUFFER SYSTEM : System DiagramINFOID:0000000009461992
AWMIA1218GB
Wiper intermittent
dial position Switch status
INT VOLUME 1 INT VOLUME 2 INT VOLUME 3
1ONONON
2ONONOFF
3ONOFFOFF
4 OFF OFF OFF
5OFFOFFON
6 OFF ON ON
7 OFF ON OFF
AWMIA1275GB
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• BCM receives the sleep-ready signal (ready) from IPDM E/R and combination meter via CAN communica-
tion.
• BCM transmits the sleep wake up signal (sleep) to each unit when all of the CAN sleep conditions are ful-
filled.
• Each unit stops the transmission of CAN communication with the sleep wakeup signal. BCM is in CAN com- munication sleep mode.
• BCM is in the low power consumption mode and performs the low power consumption control when all of the
BCM sleep conditions are fulfilled with CAN sleep condition.
Sleep condition
Wake-up operation
• BCM changes from the low power consumption m ode to the CAN communication sleep mode when the any
of the BCM wake-up conditions are fulfilled. Only the control with BCM is activated.
• BCM transmits the sleep wake up signal (wake up) to each unit when any of the CAN wake-up conditions are fulfilled. It changes from the low power consum ption mode or the CAN communication sleep mode to the
normal mode.
• Each unit starts the transmission of CAN communicati on with the sleep wake up signal. In addition, the com-
bination meter transmits the wake up signal to BCM via CAN communication to report the CAN communica-
tion start.
CAN sleep condition BCM sleep condition
• Receiving the sleep-ready signal (ready) from all units
• Ignition switch: OFF
• Vehicle security system alarm and panic alarm : No operation
• Warning lamp: Not operation
• Intelligent Key system buzzer: No operation
• Brake switch: OFF
• Turn signal indicator lamp: No operation
• Exterior lamp: OFF
• Door lock status: No change
• CONSULT communication status: No communication
• Meter display signal : Non-transmission
• Door switch status: No change
• Rear window defogger: OFF • Interior room lamp batte
ry saver: Time out
• RAP system: OFF
• Power window switch communication: No transmission
• Push-button ignition switch (push switch) illumination: OFF
• NATS: No operation
• Remote keyless entry receiver communication status: No
communication
• Tire pressure monitoring system: Stop
BCM wake-up condition CAN wake-up condition
• Door unlock sensor: OFF →ON, ON →OFF
• Door lock assembly LH (key cylinder switch): Lock or unlock
• Door lock switch: OFF →ON
• Door unlock switch: OFF →ON
• Trunk opener switch: OFF →ON
• Power window serial link communication: Receiving
• Remote keyless entry receiver: Receiving valid keyfob • Receiving the sleep-ready signal (Not-ready) from any units
• Push-button ignition switch (push switch): OFF →ON
• Hazard switch: OFF →ON
• PASSING switch: OFF →ON, ON →OFF
• TAIL LAMP switch: OFF →ON
• Driver door switch: OFF →ON, ON →OFF
• Passenger door switch: OFF → ON, ON → OFF
• Trunk switch: OFF →ON, ON →OFF
• Driver door request swit ch (if equipped): OFF→ON
• Passenger door request switch (if equipped): OFF →ON
• Stop lamp switch 2 signal: ON
• Remote keyless entry receiver: Receiving valid keyfob
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BCS-14
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
COMMON ITEM
COMMON ITEM : CONSULT Fu
nction (BCM - COMMON ITEM)INFOID:0000000009461996
CAUTION:
After disconnecting the CONSULT vehicle interface (VI) from the data link connector, the ignition must
be cycled OFF → ON (for at least 5 seconds) → OFF. If this step is not performed, the BCM may not go
to ”sleep mode”, potentially causing a di scharged battery and a no-start condition.
APPLICATION ITEM
CONSULT performs the following functions via CAN communication with BCM.
SYSTEM APPLICATION
BCM can perform the following functions.
Direct Diagnostic Mode Description
Ecu Identification The BCM part number is displayed.
Self Diagnostic Result The BCM self diagnostic results are displayed.
Data Monitor The BCM input/output data is displayed in real time.
Active Test The BCM activates outputs to test components.
Work support The settings for BCM functions can be changed.
Configuration • The vehicle specification can be read and saved.
• The vehicle specification can be written when replacing BCM.
CAN Diag Support Mntr The result of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication is displayed.
System Sub System Direct Diagnostic Mode
Ecu Identification
Self Diagnostic Result
Data Monitor
Active Test
Work support
Configuration
CAN Diag Su pport Mntr
Door lock DOOR LOCK ××××
Rear window defogger REAR DEFOGGER ×××
Warning chime BUZZER ××
Interior room lamp timer INT LAMP ×××
Remote keyless entry system MULTI REMOTE ENT ×××
Exterior lamp HEADLAMP ×××
Wiper and washer WIPER ×××
Turn signal and hazard warning lamps FLASHER ××
Air conditioner AIR CONDITIONER ×
Intelligent Key system INTELLIGENT KEY ××××
Combination switch COMB SW ×
BCM BCM × × ×××
Immobilizer IMMU ×××
Interior room lamp battery saver BATTERY SAVER ××
Trunk open TRUNK ×
Vehicle security system THEFT ALM ×××
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BCS-16
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
* : Initial setting
REAR DEFOGGER
REAR DEFOGGER : CONSULT Func
tion (BCM - REAR DEFOGGER)INFOID:0000000009461998
CAUTION:
After disconnecting the CONSULT vehicle interface (VI) from the data link connector, the ignition must
be cycled OFF → ON (for at least 5 seconds) → OFF. If this step is not performed, the BCM may not go
to ”sleep mode”, potentially causing a di scharged battery and a no-start condition.
DATA MONITOR
ACTIVE TEST
WORK SUPPORT
* : Initial setting
BUZZER
BUZZER : CONSULT Function (BCM - BUZZER)INFOID:0000000009461999
CAUTION:
After disconnecting the CONSULT vehicle interface (VI) from the data link connector, the ignition must
be cycled OFF → ON (for at least 5 seconds) → OFF. If this step is not performed, the BCM may not go
to ”sleep mode”, potentially causing a di scharged battery and a no-start condition.
DATA MONITOR
AUTO LOCK FUNCTIONMODE3 This mode is not used.
MODE2 Doors lock automatically when shifted out of P (park).
MODE1* Doors lock automatically when vehicle speed reaches 24 km/h (15 mph).
Off —
AUTO UNLOCK FUNCTION MODE3 This mode is not used.
MODE2 Doors unlock automatically when shifted into P (park).
MODE1* Doors unlock automatically when ignition is switched from ON to OFF.
Off —
Support Item Setting Description
Monitor Item [Unit] Description
PUSH SW [On/Off] Indicates condition of push-button ignition switch.
REAR DEF SW [On/Off] Indicates condition of rear window defogger switch.
Test Item Description
REAR DEFOGGER This test is able to check rear window defogger operation [Off/On].
Support Item Setting Description
SET R-DEF TIMER MODE3 Rear defogger turns OFF after 1 minute.
MODE2 Rear defogger remains ON until turned OFF.
MODE1* Rear defogger turns OFF after 15 minutes.
Monitor Item [Unit] Description
PUSH -SW [On/Off] Indicates condition of push-button ignition switch.
UNLK SEN -DR [On/Off] Indicates condition of door unlock sensor.
VEH SPEED 1 [km/h] Indicates vehicle speed signal received from ABS on CAN communication line.
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